AP Gov Pol Required Documents

Flashcards covering key documents and concepts in American political development.

Federalist 10

Deals with factions and their potential dangers in a republic.

Brutus No. 1

Argues against a strong central government and advocates for states' rights.

Declaration of Independence

Declares the 13 American colonies independent from Great Britain, asserting natural rights and grievances.

Articles of Confederation

The first government of the United States, characterized by a weak central government and strong state powers.

The Constitution

Establishes a system of government with separation of powers, checks and balances, and protection of individual rights.

Bill of Rights

The first ten amendments to the Constitution, guaranteeing fundamental rights and liberties.

Federalist No. 51

Discusses the importance of checks and balances and separation of powers in preventing tyranny.

Fourteenth Amendment

Guarantees equal protection under the law and due process rights to all citizens.

Letter from a Birmingham Jail

An open letter by Martin Luther King Jr. defending the strategy of nonviolent resistance to racism.

Federalist No. 70

Advocates for a strong, unitary executive leader.

Federalist No. 78

Discusses the importance of judicial review and an independent judiciary. Argues that the SCOTUS is the weakest branch out of all of them because they dont have the power of the purse or sword.

Judicial Review

The power of the judiciary to review and invalidate laws or actions that conflict with the Constitution.